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“Post-war Automata work at a cafe, seeking new purpose while haunted by their past.”
Prima Doll
プリマドール
7.11
4,162 rank · 38,921 viewers · 207 favorites
Sci-Fi
Slice of Life
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Synopsis
Post-war Automata work at a cafe, seeking new purpose while haunted by their past.
Black Cat Cafe is located in the fifth ward of the Imperial Capital. Having lost their purpose after the war ended a few years prior, advanced mechanical dolls known as Automata have been restored and now work at the cafe wearing elegant kimonos. While they adjust to the peaceful world, events of the past continue to haunt the Automata, preventing them from letting go of the responsibility they once held. Among the Automata working at Black Cat Cafe is the recently restored Haizakura, who has lost her memories during a reset. Her identity and role in this unfamiliar world are a mystery to her, but one thing is certain—she loves to sing. With never-ending curiosity and beautiful songs to guide them, Haizakura and the Automata search for their new purpose together, supporting each other no matter how rigorous that endeavor might be.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 23 sampled reviews
7.7
/10
What 23 viewers settled on.
94%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7
mode 7
σ 1.78
Agreement
Mostly aligned
σ 1.78 · some divergence
The polarity gap
3.5 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 5.0
Yes
No
Score over time
↑ 0.65
Running avg · Jul 2022 → Jul 2024
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “This anime is a good experience overall, though it falls short of being truly great. The narrative structure is flawed because it lacks a prequel focusing on the era of the robot war, which would...”
- 10 “Prima Doll is an underrated masterpiece that beautifully explores the meaning of life and the harsh realities of war through its evocative music and poignant scenes. There are no flaws to be found...”
- 9 “This is one of the best anime I have watched, featuring a witty approach to character backstories, a relatable atmosphere, and calm, well-composed protagonists. While the ending feels a bit rushed...”
Verbosity
Short · 43%
Medium · 22%
Long · 35%
Watch Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Prima Doll begins and ends here.
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A Tv Production · Summer 2022
Bibury Animation Studios.
in association with
Mainichi Broadcasting System · Visual Arts
- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2022 – Sep 2022 Summer 2022
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-21615 catalog
Produced by
- Mainichi Broadcasting System Producer
- Visual Arts Producer
- NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan Producer
- Tokyo MX Producer
- JR East Marketing & Communications Producer
- MAGNET Producer
- AQUA ARIS Producer
- Pia Producer
- BS Asahi Producer
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor